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GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Music and Media

December 9, 2025December 10, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

Another holiday season means another excuse to dive into the music and media we love.

Happy 45th Birthday to ‘Baby Beluga’!

July 17, 2025July 16, 2025Jonathan H. Liu

To celebrate Baby Beluga’s 45th birthday, Raffi’s album is getting a re-release as an eco-friendly LP!

Paper Tickets: My Love Note to Ephemera

June 8, 2024GeekMom

My daughter and I are heading to see her favorite group in concert later this summer! Her big birthday surprise was “tickets” to the show! Yay! However… the only proof I have of the money saved up and spent on special fees to acquire these tickets, as well as the time I waited in a […]

The Kermit Connection: Music Inspired by Muppets

June 4, 2024GeekMom

This week, one of the most influential actors and musicians on the planet turned 69: Kermit the Frog. Jim Henson created Kermit’s earliest “prototype” in 1955 for the show called Sam and Friends, and throughout his rising stardom, Henson himself performed the voice of Kermit until his death in 1990. Today, it is hard to […]

GeekMom: The Kermit Connection: Music Inspired by Muppets

May 11, 2024GeekMom

This week, one of the most influential actors and musicians on the planet turned 69: Kermit the Frog. Jim Henson created Kermit’s earliest “prototype” in 1955 for the show called Sam and Friends, and throughout his rising stardom, Henson himself performed the voice of Kermit until his death in 1990. Today, it is hard to […]

GeekMom: Books, Games, Rock and Roll: An Interview With James L. Sutter

August 1, 2023GeekMom

Author James L. Sutter has been busy. In between the releases of his romantic young adult novel (Darkhearts, Wednesday Books/Macmillan) and two comics (Starfinder: Angels of the Drift #1, Dynamite Entertainment and the story “Remakers” in Schlock Mercenary #17: A Little Immortality) in June, plus writing for future projects, he found the time to answer […]

GeekMom: How Well Do You Know Your Famous Guitars?

April 22, 2023GeekMom

April is International Guitar Month, and I’m always stoked that my birthday month celebrates my favorite musical instrument. According to the site nationaltoday.com, the guitar goes back to ancient Egypt, with the first contemporary acoustic guitar design originating in Spain in the 19th century. The first electric guitar design came from the United States in […]

Return to Middle Earth With ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – Season One – Original Soundtrack 2XLP

January 12, 2023January 11, 2023Paul Benson

A must-have for fans of the Amazon Prime television series.

Pay Homage to the Roots of Hip Hop With the M90 Blaster Artist Series BUA & Slick Rick

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022Paul Benson

The M90 Blaster Artist Series BUA & Slick Rick is a great way to indulge your nostalgia for 80’s Hip-Hop.

‘Tis the Season for Geeky Holiday Gifts From Mondo

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022Paul Benson

Mondo has plenty of great geeky gifts this holiday season.

No Kidding About Disabilities for Jumpin’ Jamie

August 15, 2022August 14, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

A collection of kids music tunes about disability inclusion.

A Great Time to Be Louis and Dan

August 12, 2022August 11, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Check out new tribute tunes from a children’s duo (or are they).

Nathalia Paints With Many Colors

August 4, 2022August 3, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Children’s musician delivers bilingual fun.

Claudia Sings Kids’ Songs by the Sea Shore

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Nautical niceness from New Zealand

‘Super Wiggles’ Rocket Into Another Decade

July 25, 2022July 24, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Iconic Australian children’s troupe is back with a new performer

No Place Like Space for Justin Roberts

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

A longtime children’s favorite launches into space.

Weinkauf Wakes Up With Lullabies

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

They might be bedtime songs for kids

Friday Feels Right for Brady Rymer

June 24, 2022June 23, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

A kids’ music favorite returns with new collection celebrating diversity.

Josh Lovelace Moonwalks With Young Folk

June 22, 2022June 21, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Josh Lovelace rebrands as the face of young folk

Never Enough Happiness for Jenn Cleary

June 16, 2022June 15, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Cleary clearly upbeat but bluesy.

Rock O’Clock Band Rejoices in Childhood

June 10, 2022June 9, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Alexei Wajchman began playing music for the band Blind Willies right out of high school. Now he and the Rock O’Clock Band are bringing kindie music to the masses.

Treat Your Geeky Dad to Some Great Gifts From Mondo This Father’s Day

June 3, 2022June 2, 2022Paul Benson

Mondo has the perfect geeky Father’s Day gift selection.

Dan Noodle Loafs While Gina Wonders

June 1, 2022May 31, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Mindful and amusing children’s music from two diverse artists

Pirates, Pants, and Laurie Berkner’s 25th Anniversary

May 26, 2022May 27, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Pirate tales from New Zealand; Laurie Berkner Celebrates 25 Years

Quick Hits: Pronouns and Shimmies

May 24, 2022May 23, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Gender identification and ADHD awareness through kids’ music.

Quick Hits: Grey Clouds and Star Wars Songs

May 19, 2022May 18, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Enjoy these two songs: one about dealing with sadness, and one about the Star Wars universe.

Rymer Celebrates Spring; Beats Fire Imaginations

May 18, 2022May 17, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Peppy Pop Kids Music From Two Continents

Two Generations of Kids Music: The Figureheads and Zing Zangs

May 11, 2022May 10, 2022Jeffrey Cohen

Time stands still for no child. In 10 years, kids go through sneakers, shirts, schools, and reading levels like nobody’s business. For children’s music, 10 years is therefore a lifetime.